I’ve spoken about build up and training in previous entries to this blog, but nothing really prepares you for the feelings and experiences you get leading up to and on race day of your first Ironman. With everything in place to set me up for a good day, I was very excited and felt ready to try to execute my ideal race plan. I’d spoken to Bruce (Energy Link Performance Coaching) a lot about my race plan and preparing for the unplanned things that this race can throw at you and boy was it worth it! Apart from my transitions and SIS nutrition plan I don’t think a single aspect of my ideal race scenario came off, but I was however, fairly pleased with the final result. It’s a long day out there and things can change easily in a short space of time.